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Christina Vercelletto

Christina Vercelletto

Experience

Christina Vercelletto covers pets for Reader’s Digest and Chewy’s Pet Central channel. She has 15 years of experience on staff at national publications, including Parenting, FamilyFun, Scholastic Parent & Child and Woman's Day and has appeared as a guest on Today, Good Morning America and The View. In addition to Reader's Digest, Christina regularly writes for EatingWell, CNN Underscored, Livestrong, The Knot, Trip Advisor and other prominent brands. She holds a summa cum laude degree in journalism from Long Island University. Her areas of expertise are lifestyle, beauty, travel, product reviews and pets.

Articles

Why Do Dogs Lick Their Paws? 7 Common Reasons—and How to Stop It

Most dogs can be spotted licking or even chewing their feet. Why do dogs lick their paws, exactly? And is it a cause for concern? Here's everything you need to know.

Can Dogs See in the Dark? All About Dogs and Night Vision

The structure of the eye plays a big part in how well dogs see at night.

Why Do Dogs Eat Grass? 7 Common Reasons—and How to Stop It

Many dogs like to eat grass from time to time. Here’s when it’s cause for concern.